Lahore Fort

Lahore fort is major attraction in Lahore and example of great architecture and Mughal traditions. Royal Fort or Shahi Qila is one of the magnificent buildings and landmarks Mughal emperors ever made. Covering an area of 20 hectares, Shahi Qila is located in north western corner of this city. This fort is a masterpiece of architecture and Mughal grandeur.The attractions that you will find in this section of fort include Shish Mahal and spacious rooms and gardens. Shish Mahal is the most liked attraction of this fort and is capable of making a person thrilled with its beautiful mirror work. Other attractions of this fort are Alamgiri gate and Moti Masjid.

Shalimar Garden.

Shalimar Garden a unique architecture which was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1641 AD. It is located near Baghbanpura along the Grand Trunk road Lahore. The Shalimar garden is a masterpiece from the time of the Mughal civilization.

The Shalimar garden is famous for three terraces on different levels, a small canal to irrigate land and beautiful fountains. The gardens have five cascades, including the great marble cascade and Sawan Bhadoon, while the main buildings situated on the premises included Sawan Bhadum pavilions, Naqar Khana, Sleeping Chambers, Hammam, the grand hall, resting place, Khawabgah of Begum Sahib (the queen), Baradaries to enjoy the cool breeze produced by the surrounding fountains, Diwan-e-Khas-o-Aam, two huge gateways and minarets in the corners of the gardens.

Badshahi Mosque

The Badshahi Mosque or the Royal Mosque is second largest mosque in Pakistan. it is built by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1673. it is very close to Minar-e-Pakistan and adjacent to Lahore fort. it is most famous landmark of Lahore among local and tourists. it is finest architecture of Mughal era.
Badshahi Mosque is capable of accommodating near about 1 lac worshipers.

To appreciate its large size, the four minarets of the Badshahi Mosque are 13.9 ft (4.2 m) taller than those of the Taj Mahal and the main platform of the Taj Mahal can fit inside the 278,784 sq ft (25,899.9 m²) courtyard of the Badshahi Mosque, which is the largest mosque courtyard in the world.
In 1993, the Government of Pakistan recommended the inclusion of the Badshahi Mosque as a World Heritage Site in UNESCO's World Heritage List, where it has been included in Pakistan's Tentative List for possible nomination to the World Heritage List by UNESCO.

Masjid Wazir Khan.

The Mosque of Wazir Khan or commonly known as Masjid Wazir Khan, is yet another Landmark that majestically stands some 300 meters from Delhi Gate in the walled city of Lahore. The construction of this elegant mosque commenced in 1634 AD and it took seven years to complete it in 1641. This was the time when Emperor Shah Jehan was the emperor and the mosque takes its name from the governor of Lahore, Ilam-ud-Dinansari, who was also known as Nawab Wazir Khan. The mosque complex also includes a 22-shop bazaar, which is a unique phenomenon for any mosque in the world.

Jahangir Tomb

Outside Lahore, there is yet another place which abounds in Mogul taste in architecture. Shahdara, once a place of royalties, located on the right bank of the Ravi River just on the outskirts of Lahore today lies in obscurity. In the Mughal ear, Shahdara was a halting place for the Mughals crossing the Ravi along the road from Lahore towards Kashmir, Kabul, and as stepping staging camp for hunting in near town of Sheikhupura. Many visitors who come to Lahore, usually skip this place to visit and thus lose an opportunity to see some of the great Mughal artwork and architecture. Here lie buried Jahangir (Akbar's son and Shah Jahan's father) Noor Jehan (Jahangir's beloved wife) and Asaf Jah (Noor Jahan's brother).